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Extremely friendly Owners! A wide range of Tea and Coffee collection. Next time we‘ll be here for breakfast!!! Super cute interior!

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oriongast . 2024-10-27

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Absolutely lovely food. Fresh and great quality. Very friendly staff. A great experience. River setting. Will definitely revisit

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Helen B . 2024-09-28

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The team at Whittington's Tea Barge hosted a special family birthday afternoon tea. I have to say the service was extremely attentive and welcoming across all ages from young children to grandparents. The cakes and sandwiches were delicious and the cruise down the river delightful. I'd also add that Chi and her team made arranging this party very straight forward (and good value for money). We had a memorable afternoon. Thank you. We will be back!

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Colin M . 2024-09-13

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Went with my wife for a two hour cruise which included a fantastic cream tea. Chi and her team were very attentive and created a very friendly atmosphere. I rate this trip very highly and am looking forward to booking again in the near future.

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Raymond W . 2024-09-04

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Delicious afternoon tea in a barge on the Thames. Outside water laps against the windows and swans drift past. Inside warm smiles, flowers on the tables, bunting above, really good sandwiches, scones, cake and tea in prettiest mismatched china. Cheerful, relaxed atmosphere, owners so keen you should enjoy it, gluten free no trouble at all, very reasonable prices. Definitely worth a special expedition, England at its best. A short walk from the station, or there’s a big car park just up the river bank, or you can come along the Thames Path. I would say visit while you can, it’s quite an experience.

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Bronwen L . 2024-08-12

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Booked the barge for a birthday celebration. Was lovely to spend a few hours having afternoon tea while cruising up and down the river. The time passed too quickly. We ate delicious food and enjoyed being inside and outside on the boat, admiring the decor and scenery. The price was very reasonable. Would recommend!

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A M . 2024-07-14

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A wonderful way to celebrate a friend's retirement - with a classic afternoon tea on a barge. Fabulous service and delicious scones. Thank you so much!

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Claire R . 2024-07-02

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Came here with friends for a catch-up over afternoon tea. Love the quirkiness of mismatched crockery and the food was amazing. Service was great, friendly staff who were keen to ensure yiu had a lovely time. Seating on the riverside meant you could enjoy a drink on "terrace firma"

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Diana A . 2024-06-30

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Great afternoon tea on the barge. Service was fantastic and the staff were friendly and helpful. Will definitely be coming back

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Wendy M . 2024-06-18

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Really sweet little place that felt very homely and cute. The family that runs this cafe really cares about their customers, and it was nice to take a break from all the chains and large corporations of London and see something different with a bit of personality and genuine kindness. Excellent prices for what you get, teapots, teacups, etc are very traditional and pretty, a worthwhile experience. We're glad we found this little gem and will go again if we're in reading. Book in advance as it filled up quickly!

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Ruby M . 2023-11-10

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We booked a private hire of the barge for my dads 60th birthday. It was wonderful and couldn’t recommend enough! There was 9 of us and we were served a ‘high tea’ with delicious homemade cake and scones, tea and coffee and a selection of sandwiches which they did vegetarian for us. And sang happy birthday to my dad! Plus our dogs were allowed on the boat too Amazing and friendly service such a great team. Was so lovely to cruise down the river, can’t wait to go back again soon!

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Georgie W . 2023-10-23

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Wonderful afternoon tea. Amazing home made scones. Beautiful location. Great service and attention to detail.

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sjohnstone72 . 2023-10-22

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Really good experience. Booked but were delayed but no problem for the owners who promptly found us a table when we arrived. Lovely sandwiches and loose leaf tea - no teabags here! It's a lovely location, nicely furnished and quite roomy inside. The owners are very pleasant. It's a really interesting and different experience. Quite popular though so perhaps book. Very much looking forward to return visits and trying the Hong Kong food on Fridays

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dinee2015 . 2023-10-17

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This was lovely. Delicious food. Delightful service. Charming setting. We've been before for more traditional fayre, afternoon and cream teas. Today we tried the Friday menu and we weren't disappointed. We both had the beef satay rice noodles which were yummy and very filling. Will definitely be going again.

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vines2018 . 2023-09-29

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A tasty afternoon tea in lovely surroundings, with amazingly helpful and accommodating staff. The food was freshly prepared, and plentiful. There was plenty of space and it was comfortable. The staff couldn’t have been nicer. Once we had enjoyed our afternoon tea we even took our Prosecco to the roof of the boat to enjoy the scenery, as we travelled along the Thames. It was a absolutely amazing day and I can’t wait to go back!

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Sianibeans . 2023-08-28

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We had a lovely Cream Tea.A gift from last Christmas. Huge pots of real tea.Lashings of Cream& Jam for the super fresh Scones. Lovely fresh home made sandwiches and scrumptious lemon cake. Very friendly and hardworking staff. Will definitely make a return trip for Hong Kong specially food on a Friday

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Ewins26 . 2023-08-19

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An excellent leisurely Vintage Afternoon Tea cruise on the Thames. The owners gave us a warm welcome and were very hospital and friendly with plenty of food and drink. Highly recommended. We will return next summer for another cruise. Thankyou for a lovely day, Whittington's.

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Sandra R . 2023-08-13

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Afternoon Tea and Two Hour River Trip, Had a great time, Staff nice and friendly and Food Excellent.

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Curiosity660993 . 2023-08-13

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What a lovely little gem of a restaurant. Lovely setting on the river, good food, well priced but what set it apart was the service. Our server was so welcoming and friendly. She really made the experience. Will definitely be back.

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Caitlin H . 2023-08-06

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Very friendly staff and beautiful HK milk tea. Will definitely go again. The French toast was nice as well.

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Maria C . 2023-07-28

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What an utter delight! My connecting train was cancelled so I decided to walk from the station to the river Thames at Reading. There I found the most wonderful Whittington's Tea Barge. I had the most delicious lemon cake and proper tea in a china pot sitting inside the barge overlooking the river. The staff were so kind and lovely to me, they were all absolutely delightful. I will always be grateful for that cancelled train as I found this very special place as a result. Such a gift thank you!

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Loverofeatingout . 2023-07-22

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Lovely lunch! The food was lovely and fresh, there is a nice breakfast menu, sandwiches and an afternoon tea!. The lady who managed the tearoom was lovely and we will definitely go back! It might be a good idea to book if you are going on a Saturday,

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Joye57 . 2023-07-16

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Best spot in reading. Had an amazing cream tea. Beautiful scones, traditional old english tea pots. Staff are beyond friendly. Definitely worth a visit.

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890steve . 2023-07-16

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Tried the Hong Kong style tea breakfast with HK milk tea. Perfect and successfully bring back the memories of my home town. 好食到爆既沙嗲牛麵,西多士,港式奶茶。

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JulianT1192 . 2023-07-16

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What a perfect find for a day hen party. I was looking for an afternoon tea with a bit of a difference and this definitely delivered. Freshly made sandwiches, scones and cakes filled us up beautifully. We opted for the river cruise with the afternoon...

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Tamsin A . 2023-07-10

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Nice traditional tea set with scones, pastries, and tea on the Thames. The selection was good. The experience was unique. The service was great and efficient. They were open to event bookings as well -- a good option for small parties of 12 people or...

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PH15 . 2023-06-29

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We booked Whittington's Tea Barge for my mum's 80th birthday celebration for 12 people and had exclusive use for a 2 hour cruise. The hosts were so welcoming and friendly. We had the Afternoon Tea which was delicious! The sandwiches and scones were so fresh...

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munchiesHampshire . 2023-06-26

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We’ve just been here for my grandmothers birthday treat and honestly can’t recommend enough! the staff were absolutely wonderful, so helpful and accommodating, especially as we had two kids and a baby! the food was delicious, and it’s great that you can get cold drinks...

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unknown2345679 . 2023-06-25

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I booked a 2 hour cruise for my mums 70th birthday, it was wonderful, we had afternoon tea which was delicious & very generous. The owners were lovely & friendly, they did a selection of cakes for my mums birthday which was a lovely surprise...

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claire t . 2023-06-25

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Fabulous two-hour river cruise to celebrate Father’s Day! This is our third afternoon tea visit, but the first on a river cruise which was a lovely experience and one my parents really enjoyed for not only the novelty, but also the food and the kindness...

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rebecca_la_1990 . 2023-06-18

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We really enjoyed our high tea with river cruise. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon that I would recommend.

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Lauren W . 2023-06-17

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Unclean, poor quality, static mooring does not cruise , who is writing these reviews they have clearly not visited ! Save your money

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Sunshine38773464726 . 2023-06-15

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I did a breakfast cruise to celebrate a couple of recent family occasions and it was brilliant. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They allowed us space to chat, take in the beautiful scenery at the top of the boat and admire the quaint...

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Kerry L . 2023-05-29

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A lovely experience. Very welcoming! Afternoon tea and a cruise along the river. Can’t wait to go again

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Michelle R . 2023-05-29

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Lovely atmosphere, helpful staff, yummy food. Particularity noteworthy were the excellent scones, with the most delicious clotted cream. Weather meant we could be outside so that made it even more enjoyable

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hlb96 . 2023-05-28

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Great atmosphere and lovely to chill and enjoy the view. Really nice experience on the river, people pass by on the river always wave to say hi. Would recommend.

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S8985DOdorothyc . 2023-05-28

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What a nice experience on the afternoon tea cruise trip. The food was absolutely incredible, I love the lemon cake particularly. The owners family were very friendly. Just decided to organise another private cruise trip in August, to enjoy the sunshine. LOVELY EXPERIENCE.

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JulianT1192 . 2023-05-28

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We were on holiday and visiting our friends in Reading. My friends brought us to this barge as this is one of their favorite restaurants. Food and service are both 1st class, food was delightful and staff were all friendly. The only regret I have...

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Clara L . 2023-05-08

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Very poor experience. Terrible furniture wobbly and unfit for purpose. £200 and that's sorted!! Told inside fully booked, we sat there for over an hour nobody ate inside?? Now to the worse part... The food. Terrible experience. I opted for the CREAM tea. 1 bland...

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denisewhite5 . 2023-04-30

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The business is under new management since my last visit and the whole experience was incredibly disappointing. The old rustic charm I remember felt shabby and cheap. ‘Afternoon tea’ was very poor quality and value for money. Below average, at best. 2 thin ‘toasted’ slices...

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GeordieInSurrey . 2023-04-25

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Booking was made via email. Prompt reply and very accommodating when explaining nut allergies. Warm welcome, fabulous food.... the ploughman's was HUGE! Scones and cakes freshly made. Would highly recommend a visit. We'll be back. Harris family and grandparents

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Michelle H . 2023-04-22

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We just wanted somewhere for a nice brunch whilst on a brief visit to Reading. Whittington's Tea Barge was one of the top recommend venues on Tripadvisor, and they certainly did not disappoint. We were impressed with the quirky location, unassuming exterior, but very warm...

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Raymond D . 2022-11-26

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I booked the Tea Barge for my youngest daughters Hen do. I have to say I couldn't have been happier with the venue. They were well organised considering they had only taken over the week previous, the afternoon tea was exceptional and nothing was too...

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Liz K . 2022-09-09

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My old school chums meet every month for afternoon tea and have visits most of the top afternoon tea venues in London and further a field. A score is kept if each venue. For our 100th tea we chose Whittington’s Te barge. It did not...

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Chris99_13 . 2022-09-08

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What a lovely way to spend a few hours of an afternoon to mark a special birthday with family and a few close friends, being very well looked after by our hosts, Lesley and Andrew x Thoroughly recommended for an afternoon tea, gently floating on...

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Julianne P . 2022-07-23

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We had a lovely time celebrating with my family on the barge, food was amazing plenty of it and lots of tea all served up in lovely bone china cups. Went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, friendly atmosphere couldn.t do enough for us...

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dizzyJojo . 2022-07-17

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Had a brilliant afternoon with Lesley and Andrew on their tea barge cruising to Mapeldurham. The food was wonderful and never ending! Nothing was too much, even my request for so many pots of tea.

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Hejhejhejhej1234 . 2022-06-04

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We had a wonderful afternoon celebrating an 80th birthday on an afternoon tea cruise from Caversham to Mapledurham. It completely exceeded our expectations - the food was fresh and plentiful, and Lesley was very attentive, making sure everything was topped up. The barge is beautifully...

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KTP310 . 2022-06-03

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My work friends and I booked a cruise with cream tea for my 60th birthday celebration. We had the most amazing time gently cruising from Caversham to Maple Durham and back. The service was impeccable and the team attentive to our needs. The sandwiches were...

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Sue G . 2022-06-01

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Three of us had two cream teas and one smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich. Such a well filled sandwich was delicious and the cream teas were also well appreciated. We had the table at the prow of the barge with swans, ducks and Canada...

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667mrsc . 2022-05-09

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We hired the barge for a birthday celebration. Lesley and Andrew couldn't have been more accommodating, communicating well throughout and helping us tailor the afternoon to our requirements. As there's a restriction on their licence as to how many people can go on a cruise...

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smu8ajt . 2022-04-21

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The occasion was our daughter’s special birthday. Lesley & Andrew, were so helpful and accommodating - a great evening.

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Ricky W . 2022-04-20

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A huge thank you to Whittingtons Tea Barge for hosting my birthday party. Lesley and Andrew were fabulous and the barge was the perfect venue for a fantastic fun evening with friends 🥳. The barge is gorgeous already, and we were invited to add personal...

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jacqui812 . 2022-04-19

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A two hour barge trip with exquisite personal service throughout. Every detail from the freshly prepared sandwiches to the home made scones and cakes and the authentic tea service was perfect. What a pleasure.

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Coastal643849 . 2022-04-17

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Had the most wonderful experience this afternoon on the afternoon tea cruise. Absolutely perfect in every way (even the choice of music 🎶) Well done everyone. Will definitely book again.

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Sue W . 2022-04-17

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We found welcoming people there. Hygiene was high as tables were disinfected once the occupants had left. Attentive staff and menus were adaptable. Food well cooked and certainly not too much. We had English breakfasts for our lunch and the black pudding was crisped to...

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667mrsc . 2022-04-03

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Thankyou for an amazing afternoon, celebrating Mothers day with my Mum & Daughter. Service was exceptional, the owners & staff were so friendly & welcoming. We had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Bailey too. The food & drink were outstanding. The cruise itself was...

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clarahL7712ZR . 2022-03-30

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After being told about the Tea Barge by some friends, I thought I'd book it for my birthday back in 2020 but unfortunately I had to cancel it as we went into lockdown. I contacted them 2 years later and they allowed me carry my...

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Rose_Petal80 . 2022-03-30

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My grown up children took me for a cream tea and cruise down the Thames. The hosts were so friendly and the food was so lovely and fresh. The two hours went too quick but we all had such a lovely time. The weather was...

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kahuna2008 . 2022-03-27

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We were lucky enough to hire Whittington's for a private cruise and afternoon tea to celebrate an 80th birthday, and it was just perfect! Lesley and Andrew were fantastic hosts and we enjoyed a delicious feast of sandwiches, scones and homemade cakes, with food a-plenty!...

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Hannah3149 . 2022-03-12

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I know next Christmas is a long way away ,but we did a great trip last e went to cake & carols on the barge , which involves a proper cream tea,sandwiches,scones and cake followed by Lesley’s funny take on traditional Christmas carols. If you...

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Nigel A . 2022-01-23

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Had a great afternoon with friends enjoying a delicious afternoon tea - yummy sandwiches and homemade scones and a novelty tea pot to go with it! Good, friendly service and my dog was also welcomed with some fresh chicken. Will definitely return. Thank you Whittington’s!

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vicstaar61 . 2021-12-19

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I’d been recommended Whittingtons Tea Barge through a friend. The food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was brilliant. I was served by a Welsh lady, who was hilarious and did a great job of running around making sure all her customers were having a...

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Z9240LEsallyh . 2021-12-18

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Not a good experience, husband and grandson went for “Full English” bacon very hard, sausages you couldn’t cut with the knife, snotty egg, cold beans, latte not very milky, Americana bitter. I had ham and cheese toastie cheese of a poor quality awful salad! Tea...

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Mary O . 2021-12-13

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A delightful afternoon tea on a barge on the Thames at Reading made all the more enjoyable by the hosts Lesley and Andrew. Being December the tea had an interactive carol singing session. Great fun for everyone and delivered with humour and joy. The food...

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Ann C . 2021-12-05

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We turned up about 40m before a big party was due and the owner kindly said we were welcome to sit on the bow. We were given hot water bottles which was a really nice touch. Cream tea was really good and I really enjoyed...

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emmasK3296RD . 2021-11-21

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We went to the Curry, Cake and Quiz night on the barge last week and had such an enjoyable evening. The food was delicious and the quiz was a whole load of fun. We took our own drink ( as they don’t have a license)...

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Sarahvb2015 . 2021-11-01

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My family and I visited very recently. What a fantastic experience aboard the barge. Certainly one of Readings hidden gems. The boat is beautiful. Food was exceptional, we all had the vintage cream tea, the sandwiches were very fresh and filled beautifully, the scones were...

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315Bear2013 . 2021-10-30

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A great place to go and enjoy tea and cake or something more! The scones were fresh and the clotted cream wonderful.

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brut3maniatis . 2021-10-24

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I had a birthday voucher to spend there. We each (two of us) chose smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches. A scone with jam and cream were included in what we chose from the menu and all was just lovely. Please, Proprietors, have the cream...

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483mrshc . 2021-09-18

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We hired Whittington's Tea Barge for a private 2 hour cruise with afternoon tea to celebrate my mother's 80th birthday. It was a big deal for us as it was the first time the family had seen each other since before the pandemic and we...

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adrianr424 . 2021-09-04

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After searching places to go for a reasonably price afternoon tea place ,with a difference!!! I came across Whittingtons Tea barge I Had a very special 50th birthday here Lesley and her crew were excellent food was very yummy and we had a fabulous time...

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182phoebel . 2021-08-27

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We had a lovely afternoon cruise for my partners 30th with a few friends and family. Great location, well look after with a lovely high tea. Thank you to Lesley and Andrew for a memorable afternoon.

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carltQ7604MB . 2021-08-27

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We had a family celebration for a 40th birthday on the tea barge. The tea, sandwiches and cakes were excellent. We were all well looked after. The barge went to Mapledurham and back. Adults and children enjoyed the afternoon alike. I would recommend the trip...

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Sue1755 . 2021-08-22

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Thanks to the Whittingtons team for their fantastic hospitality for my friends hen. What a great venue (and food).

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S4527KHsamanthae . 2021-08-09

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Fantastic afternoon cruise for a family members 70th birthday! Lovely yummy sandwiches, scones and cake,. They really made the afternoon special and nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend either a private cruise or just visiting whilst they are moored up, it won’t disappoint!

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AthersG87 . 2021-07-30

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Booked for afternoon tea and unsure about what we would get. I have to say this was one of the best afternoon teas we have had. Great food, plenty of choice, perfect tea. The barge itself made the experience brilliant and had a great playlist...

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chriscourtney60 . 2021-07-24

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We took the two hour cruise and afternoon tea for my Mum's 50th. What a fab time we had! Incredibly friendly and helpful team, ample food and they were brilliant at catering for our range of dietary intolerances and needs. Would highly recommend this experience!

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akcurtis1 . 2021-07-05

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We booked the Tea Barge for a covid safe party for 20 people over 2 hours. We had a fantastic afternoon tea with a great variety of fresh sandwiches and cake. Lesley and Andrew made us feel very welcome from the moment we walked in...

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GavinCReading . 2021-07-04

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Lovely relaxed afternoon tea by the River. Sun was shining (most of the time) so we enjoyed watching the world go by as we ate. Sandwiches were so fresh and the scones were light and fruity, so delicious. Great service. Would definitely recommend. A gem...

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Sightseer54160 . 2021-06-25

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What an amazing way to spend a couple of ours on Father’s Day. Amazing food all freshly prepared and the most light and tasty scones and cakes. The service by Leslie and Amy was second to none with nothing too much trouble. Sitting on the...

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sharonpZ8688PF . 2021-06-20

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Another first rate afternoon high tea cruise. Service and quality of the catering is still superb! Great hospitality from the owners and team.

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JohnShardlow . 2021-05-31

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Absolutely excellent. Lesley and Andrew simply couldn’t do more to make you feel at home and welcome on the barge. We went for a great afternoon tea yesterday and enjoyed it so much that we were fortunate enough to get a spot on the cruise...

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marksU2196NX . 2021-05-31

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Yesterday we had some scone hampers delivered. They were nicely presented and the scones were amazing! I would definately recommend to anyone who fancies a lockdown treat!

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Dennydoos78 . 2021-01-25

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We wanted to send a birthday gift to our sister in law during lockdown, having visited here in the past we contacted them only to find that the birthday did not fall on one of the days that they set aside for delivery. Once I explained it was for a birthday they were happy to be accommodate our request and delivered such a beautiful basket containing a cream tea selection. The recipient was so delighted she said it made her day. Blown away by the service, showing local really is best.

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FrogInABucket . 2021-01-14

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Went here with a friend on the offchance, just taking a walk late summer. It was post lockdown and the cafe were really good with the distancing and sanitisation standards. Great choice of veggie options. A busy afternoon as great for passersby on walks, and being on a barge what can I say - a buzz!

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RakheesTravels . 2020-12-15

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Loved this charming place. Visited yesterday for a late lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it, the moment you sit down it’s just a really nice comfortable place to be with a great atmosphere. My wife and I had cream tea and sandwiches and everything was delicious. I especially loved the chocolate cake and my only regret is not buying a slice to take home with me! The barge is run by a very warm and friendly team and we would definitely visit again if In the area.

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Jack-Davies1 . 2020-12-13

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I ordered one of the cream tea hampers to have at home and would highly recommend! The hamper looked great - a basket with scones & cakes arranged inside. It would make a perfect gift, especially in lockdown. The scones were very fresh & there was a good amount of cream and jam too. All very tasty! You also get two clipper tea bags. I ordered through Facebook, not sure if there may be other ways to order too. Would definitely order again.

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jennybB9250WO . 2020-11-12

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I visited today for the first time since Covid, with my partner and her parents and we each had a Vintage Afternoon Tea. The guys have reduced the table numbers to socially distance but managed to maintain a great atmosphere still. Service was quick and the food was excellent with a great choice of sandwiches, scones, cake and tea. Great to go back and a brilliant afternoon spent on the river!

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markj98 . 2020-10-25

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excellent service from super friendly staff, with a brilliant atmosphere! We will definitely be visiting again soon! 👍

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adv3nturer2001 . 2020-10-25

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Lovely visit to Whittington Tea Barge today. Friendly and attentive staff serving the best cream tea on the Thames!. Can’t wait to return and try their breakfasts.

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Cummon_the_blues . 2020-10-25

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No hará nada mejor que probar esto, la comida y el servicio son excelentes y todo el personal es realmente amable. Una buena selección de bocadillos fríos y calientes en un entorno encantador junto al río. Además, el perro Bailey también está ahí para darte la bienvenida.Es uno de nuestros lugares habituales de fin de semana.

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Choppershepherd . 2020-10-11

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Lamento tener que escribir esto, ya que he querido probar este lugar durante meses y la barcaza en sí parece bastante agradable. En tiempos normales, nuestra visita podría haber sido buena. Sin embargo, nuestra visita de este mes fue la más peligrosa que he sentido en cualquier momento de esta pandemia.Esperábamos que las mesas en la barcaza se hubieran reducido de lo normal, pero no veo cómo podrían caber más mesa en esta barcaza sin que la gente se siente en el regazo de la otra, así que no creo que hayan hecho nada real. Esfuerzo para mantener a las personas seguras eliminando algunas tablas. Obviamente, eso recortaría las ganancias. . . Estaba absolutamente repleto de gente, una clara fiesta de cumpleaños de 10 mujeres (obviamente ilegal en este momento de todos modos, y probablemente todas / en su mayoría de hogares diferentes) estaba de fiesta, riendo y gritando a un par de pies de nosotros, más otros cuatro. mesas llenas de gente, más nosotros. Este es un espacio diminuto, con pequeñas puertas abiertas en un solo extremo. Se sentía realmente, notablemente inseguro.Además de eso, ninguno de los tres miembros del personal llevaba máscaras en ningún momento (de nuevo en contra de las normas gubernamentales en este momento), aunque uno tenía una máscara alrededor de la barbilla todo el tiempo. ? ‍ ??. Como, obviamente, no podían distanciarse ni siquiera un poco de las personas a las que estaban sirviendo en este espacio pequeño, estrecho y abarrotado, no solo están en riesgo ellos mismos, sino que podrían extenderse a todos los que sirven. Nuevamente, una clara violación de las reglas de Covid.Este es el único café / restaurante / pub en el que he estado desde esta pandemia que no parecía preocuparse por la seguridad de nadie. Como apenas abren durante la semana, es evidente que no están luchando por el dinero, solo abren unas pocas horas los fines de semana y acumulan tanto efectivo como pueden. La codicia está poniendo en peligro la seguridad de todos.Comimos nuestra comida (absolutamente normal y bastante cara) lo más rápido posible, con las máscaras puestas mientras esperábamos la comida (algo que no había sentido la necesidad de hacer en ningún otro lugar) y nos fuimos lo antes posible.No volveré nunca más ahora, y si recibo alguno de los mismos comentarios sarcásticos y groseros que el propietario parece dar a otras personas que han dado críticas negativas sobre este lugar, las fotos que tomé también se enviarán a Salud y Seguridad. Ejecutiva y otras autoridades.Proteja a sus trabajadores y proteja a sus clientes. Muestre un maldito respeto.

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Nikki_the_red . 2020-10-10

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Needed to do something slightly different this year. An excellent choice, nice and simple but well worth the visit . Superb food, all freshly made and “real “ tea. Great service, very welcoming. Brilliant.

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A1938TPpault . 2020-09-06

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Qué gran comienzo del díaComida de primera cocina cocinada con amor. Servido en una ubicación junto al río agrietada por las personas más amigables que pueda conocer.Reserva ahora no te decepcionará.Productos de calidad perfectamente cocinados.Servicio de primera clase con una excelente relación calidad-precio.Sin duda volveremos y probaremos el té de la tarde.La recomendación más alta posible. 5 * alrededor.

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jdwhu34 . 2020-08-16

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Nota: De hecho, escribí esta reseña antes del bloqueo, pero pensé que la publicaría de todos modos, ya que mi opinión no ha cambiado en absoluto, así que cuando digo "ahora", me refiero a antes del bloqueo.Desde hace mucho tiempo, mi padre y yo hemos celebrado un ritual semanal de salir a comer a algún lugar un sábado o domingo por la mañana; ya sea en Henley, Pangbourne o en algún lugar completamente diferente. El punto es: siempre nos aventuraríamos y probaríamos nuevos lugares. Pero en realidad solo hay un lugar donde cenamos los fines de semana por la mañana, y ese es Whittington's. Desde que descubrimos esta belleza oculta, no hemos podido ir a ningún otro lugar, ¡simplemente no podemos tener suficiente! Tan pronto como entre, Lesley lo recibirá de inmediato, quien lo sentará y conversará con usted como si fuera un viejo amigo antes de tomar su pedido. Es tan agradable hablar con ella y tiene una personalidad tan cálida y alegre, que se suma al ambiente peculiar del lugar. El barco en sí es absolutamente hermoso y tiene un interior moderno con un toque único: ¡notas un detalle diferente cada vez! Podría continuar durante días enumerando todas las características que me encantan de Whittington's, desde los tapices y la decoración aleatorios, hasta la lista de reproducción retro, hasta la extraña y maravillosa variedad de teteras que te dejarán adivinando cuál obtendrás a continuación. hora.En lo que respecta a la comida, no he terminado, exagero en absoluto cuando digo que todos los platos del menú se ven deliciosos, desde los sándwiches hasta los bollos (¡el último de los cuales espero tener la oportunidad de probar pronto!). Mi pedido es siempre un sándwich de salchicha vegetariana y huevo frito, que viene con una guarnición de patatas fritas, junto con una taza de té y una rebanada de pastel si estoy de humor. No tengo idea de dónde obtienen esas salchichas vegetarianas, pero cuando se combinan con el pan con semillas y el huevo frito, ¡probablemente sean las mejores que he comido! Una vez que comí mi sándwich y papá terminó su fritura, tenemos que tomar la difícil decisión de si queremos o no un pastel de postre. Y luego tenemos que tomar una decisión aún más difícil, porque la selección de pasteles que tienen para ofrecer es siempre cambiante y siempre deliciosa, y algunos de mis favoritos son el pastel de chocolate, el bizcocho Victoria, el bizcocho de cereza y el limón. pastel. Honestamente, si solo te apetece una bebida caliente y algo dulce, aquí te encantará.Lo que realmente me sorprende de esta joya flotante es cómo el chef, Andrew, hace todos los pedidos a la perfección, ya que la presentación de cada plato es perfecta. Siempre me pongo nervioso cuando voy a nuevos restaurantes y cafés porque no me gusta la mantequilla en el pan, así que la idea de no pedir mantequilla y luego también pedir cambiar la salchicha de carne por una vegetariana suena como una molestia, pero es nunca demasiado en Whittington's, ya que cada plato de comida siempre sale exactamente como me gusta, lo que me hace un conejito muy feliz. La habilidad en esa cocina es simplemente increíble: ¿cómo se encarga de los pedidos de todos rápidamente y al mismo tiempo se adhiere a las pequeñas notas y cambios y mantiene la cabeza tranquila al mismo tiempo? Se llama talento, y está todo metido en esa pequeña cocina, que de hecho puedes ver si te sientas mirando de la manera correcta como yo.En última instancia, la razón por la que no podemos dejar a Whittington's en paz es porque realmente es el paquete completo: un interior impresionante, un ambiente maravilloso, un personal amable y una comida deliciosa. Y solo mejora en el verano, cuando las ventanas se abren con grietas y la idea de tener un labrador se vuelve aún más apetitosa. Ir a Whittington's realmente se ha convertido en el punto culminante de mi semana y nunca dejaré de recomendarlo a todos porque realmente es tan bueno. En serio: si te encanta el té, los pasteles, los bollos, las patatas fritas y la idea de comer en un barco rodeado por el tranquilo río Támesis, adorarás esta pequeña joya escondida. ¡Solo asegúrese de reservar con anticipación para asegurar su lugar!

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Jessicah011 . 2020-07-25

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Ordered a hamper for my mums birthday during lockdown. Could not fault the service, prompt delivery and the cakes and scones were absolutely delicious. All for a very reasonable price. Will definitely recommend and use again!

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louisewU5083TS . 2020-05-18

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We celebrated my 30th birthday on the barge and it couldn’t have been better! Lesley and Naomi (and Bobby) were the most welcoming hosts, the food was delicious (especially the gooey brownies!), fantastic entertainment - Naomi has the most incredible voice! All round great party! Don’t think twice about booking, you won’t be disappointed! Huge thank you from everyone at the party! See you again soon.

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vickihale . 2020-03-15

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I love Whittington's tea barge. The food is always tasty, the setting picturesque and the service is friendly.On this occasion my partner, my mum and dad, and I had brunch. My cheese omlette was delicious and the blackberries for my dad's granola were freshly picked from the nearby bush. Everyone enjoyed their food and drinks while watching the swans on the river.

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Michelle E . 2020-02-11

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Fiesta de baby shower, té débil, reservado por un tiempo establecido 2 horas, el reloj in situ fue rápido 15 minutos, no hay suficiente personal, personal allí, no quiero estar allí, miserable.la comida se ralentiza no a tiempo, luego se recolecta antes de que alguien haya terminado, por lo que si se la echa mucho antes de tiempo, se aconseja a cualquiera que no reserve una fiesta privada allí.

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andrew j . 2020-01-03

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